Accounts Payable Specialist na Gathr Outdoors

Job Title:  Accounts Payable Specialist 

Location:  Nashville, TN 

Reports To:  Accounts Payable Supervisor

Brand/Segment:  Gathr Outdoors (https://www.gathroutdoors.com/) 

ABOUT THE COMPANY:  Gathr Outdoors, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, is a diversified global company who designs and manufactures outdoor products and sporting goods. Each of Gathr’s core business platforms are recognized leaders in their respective markets and are trusted partners to some of the world’s most recognizable brands and retailers.

Gathr’s business segments include OUTDOOR (GCI Outdoor, ORCA Coolers, Klymit, Rightline Gear, Cascadia Vehicle Tents, & WaterPORT) and RECREATION (PrideSports, Golf Scorecards, Pride Manufacturing & MacNeill Engineering). Each segment is tasked with providing industry-leading product development, engineering, design and customer service/support to its worldwide customer base.  

 
At Gathr Outdoors, we believe experiences are always more powerful when spent together outside. We are Better Together, Passionate by Nature, Blazing New Trails & Rugged for a Reason! Come join us...Everyone is welcome at our camp! 

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Accounts Payable Specialist (AP Specialist) is responsible for processing vendor invoices for services or products purchased.  The AP Specialist must be organized and motivated to build the systems and procedures necessary to increase overall AP accuracy and efficiency.  In addition, the AP Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that accurate and complete records regarding payments to suppliers and employees are maintained throughout the organization.    

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

AP Process:  

• Process AP transactions in different ERP systems 
  • Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to entry 
  • Compare purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges 
• Record vendor invoices received in a day that same day 
• Execute credit card reconciliations 
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors 
• Manage a high volume of work and resolve of numerous daily issues 
• Ensure accuracy and controlled completion of AP transactions  
• Record, update and reconcile AP information and provide general accounting support for AP related issues as necessary 

• Resolve non-routine, variances, and/or payment issues 
• Maintain AP step-by-step instructions for daily tasks, information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with policies 
• Maintain accurate and complete master data for all suppliers 
  • Continuously review and update vendor master data for new or inactive suppliers 

Other:  

• Be an integral member of various project teams to change/improve processes as the company evolves 
• Complete additional work as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:  

• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping 
• 1-2 years’ experience in accounts payable function 
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; including three-way matching of Purchase Orders, Warehouse receipts and Invoices a plus 
• International supplier base and payment processing experience preferred 
• Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and organize workload to meet organizational timelines in a fast paced, very high growth environment 

SKILLS/PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of NetSuite, Sage, and/or Visual a strong plus 
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills  
• Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization 
• Strong teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a cross functional team; company has a matrix structure where working across countries and functions is a part of reality 

• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan 
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner 
• Curious in nature and always looking to question, learn, and look for better ways to do things 
• Personable, fun, team oriented 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and external partners through multiple forms of technology with telephone and computer. Must be able to receive and convey information.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, copier/printer etc. as well as have the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Works in a typical office environment and at times may travel to various Gathr sites, but minimal.

Gathr Outdoors is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.